1. Equality Analysis Assessments

2. Today is;
Overview of our legal duties of Public Sector Duties which require us to undertake this work
Covers everything we do – policies, service re-design, leaflets etc….
Protected characteristics ‘race, sex, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief & pregnancy’ & local demographics.

3. What are they ?
Must publish information on the effect that its policies and practices have had on people who share a protected characteristic
Demonstrate how it furthered aims of the of general duty (eliminate discrimination, advance opportunity, foster good relations)
Evidence of the analysis they have undertaken & the information they considered
Details of the engagement.

4. History of equality analysis assessments
Many policies, procedures, service delivery & redesign failed to meet requirements of certain groups or excluded them
Lawrence Enquiry ‘processes & attitudes which disadvantage particular groups’
Discrimination becomes inbuilt into our systems and policies
Death by indifference report 2008
From impact assessments to ‘analysis of the effects on equality’.

5. Why do we need equality analysis assessments ?
Death rates for men from colorectal cancer nearly 10% higher than women
Discuss the above statistic – what could be the possible causes of this ??
Data analysis….DNA rates, how are they referred? At what point ?
would conclude that the current system is less effective for males than females & identify causes & reduce these health inequalities.

6. Reasonable Adjustments & Positive Discrimination
The law states that we must ensure we consider adjustments for disabled people.
What examples can you think of for reasonable adjustments ?

7. As a service provider/employer we must ;
Where relevant we must demonstrate that we have consulted with groups. Involvement for people with disabilities – more favourable treatment
Where are we going to start ????????

8. Equality Analysis Assessments
Step 1 – mapping exercise
Step 2 – screen policies for relevance
(initial analysis on equality)
Policies & Resources – Key Resources.
10c (policies) & 18 (18d-1 leaflets)

9. Screening for relevance
Look at any data – statistics, complaints, concerns, DNA rates
Eligibility criteria which disadvantage groups
Access to services being reduced/denied
Look at the wording/layout
Promote positive relations
Involvement & consultation…..at the start !!

10. Discussion Point Read the data sheet
How could this effect your service & policies ?
Could you need to look at making changes ?
What other evidence could you consider ?

11. Screening for relevance
Read the policy – can you identify any potential positive or negative impacts ?

12. Screening for relevance
If any relevance you would undertake a full equality analysis assessment
If policy has been amended to reduce adverse impact – include this in your document control
If no relevance complete initial equality analysis assessment & indicate no impacts

13. Step 3 – FULL EQUALITY ANALYSIS
Determine if the policy has an adverse impact
Further data gathering & consulting
Investigate why ?
Eliminate or justify

14. Step 4
Ensure mechanisms for regular EA’s
Allocate responsibilities for re-assessment
Step 5
Publication – compile all the analysis & final decisions – sign off
Publicity

15. Service Delivery
No aspect of individual’s association with any group should prevent them from accessing healthcare services;
Service Impact assessments
Clinic/ward impact assessments
Non clinical impact assessments
List of all policies & protocols – signed off